In Tatarstan, the first competition in cybatletics took place: veterans of the SVO tested their spirit on an obstacle course.

      About 30 athletes with lower limb prostheses, including 16 veterans of the special military operation, passed a specialized obstacle course and demonstrated incredible willpower and skill. The first competition "CYBATHLETICS. KAZAN 2026" - the RIN Cup took place in the Republic of Tatarstan. About 30 athletes with lower limb prostheses, including 16 veterans of the special military operation, passed a specialized obstacle course and demonstrated incredible willpower and skill. What is cybathletics? Cybathletics is a groundbreaking direction in adaptive sports. Athletes with bionic prostheses overcome a course that simulates real-life domestic and urban scenarios: steep ascents and descents on stairs; balancing on uneven surfaces; carrying loads; overcoming barriers; maneuvering in confined conditions. The discipline helps not only in physical rehabilitation but also in honing skills for a full everyday life. Goals of the event The competitions are aimed at: comprehensive support for veterans; their physical rehabilitation; successful social adaptation. These objectives align with the goals of the State Program "Sport of Russia." Words from experts and participants Guzel Udachina, head of the branch of the "Defenders of the Fatherland" fund in Tatarstan, noted the innovative component of cybathletics: "Cybathletics is also about innovation. Technology has advanced far. Today's starts are a kind of testing ground where we see how prostheses work in real competitive conditions. And each such race proves: timely rehabilitation and access to advanced means are not a luxury, but a right. Our Fund does everything to ensure that everyone in need receives a high-tech prosthesis." Veteran of the special military operation Ildar Khafiyatullov, who lost both legs in the combat zone, shared his emotions: "When I step to the start, I overcome not only the distance but also my own doubts, pain, and limitations. I prove to myself and everyone around that life goes on, that human possibilities are limitless if there is a goal." Ildar actively plays sitting volleyball, learns new sports disciplines, and inspires others with his example. Results of the competitions The award ceremony took place in two categories: "Above-knee amputation" and "Below-knee amputation." "Shin prosthesis": Igor Pavlov (Kazan). Nikolai Yekhanin (Kazan). Denis Savin (Yelabuga). "Thigh prosthesis": Nikolai Mikulka (Nizhny Novgorod region). Dinar Timerbayev (Vysokaya Gora, Tatarstan). Dinar Abdullin (Arsky district, Tatarstan). Organizers The event was conducted by: the branch of the State Fund "Defenders of the Fatherland" for the Republic of Tatarstan; the prosthetic and orthopedic center RIN (Kazan); the Union of Cybathletics of Russia; the administration of the Aviastroitelny and Novo-Savinovsky districts of Kazan. Photo generated with AI.

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      The first cybathletics competition with the participation of veterans of the special military operation took place in Kazan. About thirty athletes with lower limb prostheses, including sixteen participants of the special military operation, competed on a specialized obstacle course. 16:54 27.04.2026 Volzhskaya Nov' - Verkhny Uslon

      Competitions in cybathletics were held in Tatarstan. The "CYBATHLETICS. KAZAN 2026" - RIN Cup competitions took place for the first time in the Republic of Tatarstan. 16:44 27.04.2026 Gazeta Znamenya - Buinsk

      The first cybathletics competition among veterans of the special military operation took place in Kazan. Participants with bionic prostheses overcame the obstacle course, proving that human possibilities are limitless. 16:04 27.04.2026 Gazeta Novaya Zhizn - Bolgar

      Competitions in cybathletics - RIN Cup were held in Tatarstan. The "CYBATHLETICS. KAZAN 2026" - RIN Cup competitions took place in Tatarstan. 15:20 27.04.2026 Chistopol-inform - Chistopol

      For the first time, cybathletics competitions took place in Tatarstan: veterans of the special military operation tested their spirit on the obstacle course. About 30 athletes with lower limb prostheses, including 16 veterans of the special military operation, passed a specialized obstacle course and demonstrated incredible willpower and skill. 14:59 27.04.2026 Gazeta Tetyushskie Zori - Tetyushi

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